Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-03-29

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rocks of Portland island as the wlnc
vcered again.
The soldiers at the Verne by this
time were crowded upon the cllns to see
the "wreck." Some shouted for ropes
some for rockets, but neither were
Forthcoming. The yacht drove in, ana
in five minutes ran between two rocks
where (tho wind having chopped again
to the southwest she remained stern
to sea-frequently swept by the waves
and apparently with only few min
utes TO live. We were screaming ana
in the most terrible distress. Lady
PardocL alone said not word She
took her child from my arms and said;
..Mrs. Farmer, try and save yourself
when the time comes. Joeelyn and l
will die together"
Mamma, l am very hungry. May
[ have some tea soon?'' whispered
Jocelyn.
The mother kissed him passionately,
Tears came into my eyes rs | renem-
bercd my own children and Charley.
Was this death?
Mr.. Hemphill did all he could to
cheer us.
They will find a rocket and we can
reach those rocks there on tue beach.
1t is not so rough here as yonder. we
ara luclxv.n he said.
Lucky! thought. Lucky to lie IN
two minutes or less when the yacht be-
gins to break up!
Mr.. Cardewe and his wife were stand
ing hand in hand, pale but firm. They
had been praying; | had prayed, too
The light was dying out. A black 1g-
IRE was seen upon the beach. If he
could swim out that fifty yards or so he
might bring us some assistance. The
master shook his head.
There's no swimmer in Dorset as
will do it. It's possible. I've seen
men in the Pacific swim rs bad bits,
but there's not ten men in this country
would try it,
The figure came near and stood by
the cliff in place opposite the wreck.
Three men were behind him on u ledge
| holding u rope-he intended to come
| out then. Hurrah
He plunged from Il rock into deep,
seething water which broke over his
head. He was gone No! He reap
peared beyond the wave; he had gone
through it and was making progress
toward the yacht, steadily. We could
not bear to look at him. 1t seemed as
if he must be dashed to pieces; but he
made his way out, and, after a terrible
struggle under the yachts bows, was
hauled in bleeding, dripping, half-naked.
and with strong line around his
| waist
A cheer another; scream from
Lady Paddock. The very last person
she expected to see had done this thrice
| gallant feat-Capt. Armstrong. who
she had limited was a coward A cow
ard,
| There was no time for compliments
The men ashore had gained the beach
now, and had already attached rope
to the line. The rope was hauled on
board, basket and whip were quickly
attached and the basket travelled across,
deluged at times by the waves. but Sc
curely. The first person to venture
was Mrs. Cardewe. BY general con-
sent she vent first, and was landed
dripping But in safety. Lady Pardock
refused to go without her boy; but
Capt. Armstrong said Trust him to
me. | will answer for his life with my
ownr'
She smiled at him and gave him her
hand. He clasped it. She kissed her
child, bidding him remain with Capt.
Armstrong. Sir Jocelyn said never a
word. He acquiesced silently, and
chung 10 his preserver tightly. The
basket was sent away safely. then
went and was clasped in Charley's
arms. tainted
Everybody was saved. Capt. Arm.
strong quilted the wreck last but one,
and delivered the child to his mother,
who was waiting. fearless. oblivious oil
the wind and rain and sea, while he
was carried across. And this man, she
had d, was afraid! And l. Well,
say nothing now. Dry clothes and 6
| welcome to the barracks were w1thir
reach; and in a couple of hours, after
great Kindness from the governor o.
the prison and the soldiers, we were
enabled to proceed into Weymouth
That night the wind was terrible. ant
the FREELY was knocked to pieces n
high water on the Chesil bank on Mon
day morning. went down and saw
her broken up.
We remained at Weymouth unit
Monday. and then all returned to Car
dewe manor except myself, Capt Arm
strong, Lady Pardock, and Sir Jocelyn
The lad could not bear to part with hi
friend who had rescued him and hac
told him 50 many nice stories.
81 must go. my boy" the captain
said; Il am afraid meant an
obliged to 60"
''Oh, Capt. Armstrong, can YOU eve
forgive me?" cried Lady Pardock
tearfully. 81 beg your pardon mos
mmblv for so n,isro,ra,o,.;,,. ,,